Job Information
THE ARC OF THE QUAD CITIES AREA Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Rock Island, Illinois
**JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Direct Support Professional *JOB *FUNCTION: Deliver direct services to designated individuals *REPORTS *TO: Program Supervisor or other designated supervisor *PROGRAM: Assigned Program *LOCATION: Assigned Location
**CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Actively support and further the Mission of The Arc.
Ensure and Provide supervision, personal care training and active treatment including medication administration when necessary as outlined in individuals service plan and implementation strategies, and ensure safety and well-being of designated individuals at all times.
Provide programmatic input and preparatory information for individual staffing, including progress reports, assessments, baseline data, individual interests or preferences and recommendations.
Maintain documentation in compliance with agency and regulatory standards (e.g. individual data sheets, incident reports, payroll, etc.). Provide input of individual progress and needs for programmatic purposes.
Maintain a safe, clean work environment including use of good body mechanics, universal precautions, and personal protective equipment as necessary.
Maintain agency property/equipment. Request supplies and repairs as necessary.
Ensure self-advocacy training for individuals and ensure informed choices are being offered.
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